2nd Shift Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Production Supervisor

Oxford Solutions is working with a manufacturing client seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead second-shift operations. This position oversees production employees, including welders, and is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and quality-focused shop floor operations.
The ideal candidate has hands-on welding knowledge, prior manufacturing leadership experience, and a strong understanding of continuous improvement practices.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate daily second-shift production activities
Supervise, coach, and support production employees, including welding personnel
Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and according to quality requirements
Monitor production schedules, staffing, capacity, inventory, and workflow
Enforce established safety, quality, and operating procedures
Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and production process issues
Coordinate machine setups, changeovers, and routine maintenance activities
Maintain accurate production information within ERP or MRP systems
Partner with maintenance, quality, engineering, and operations teams to resolve production concerns
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory, team lead, or production leadership experience
Welding experience or strong working knowledge of welding processes required
Experience supervising welders or employees in a fabrication environment preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
Familiarity with CNC equipment, PLCs, robotics, industrial automation, conveyor systems, tooling, and equipment changeovers
Experience using an ERP or MRP system
Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, or a related field preferred
Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and significant hands-on manufacturing experience considered
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills